Wightcare

Carers Alert Card

The Carers Emergency Alert Card scheme is a free service available to all unpaid carers.

The Carers Emergency Alert Card will identify you as a carer in the event of an accident. It is credit card-size so it will fit in a wallet or purse. The card only has your unique PIN number and contact details for the Carers Emergency Scheme. No personal information is recorded on the card.

Carers register with the scheme and provide information about the person they look after (for example, medication) and the names of people who can be contacted in the event of an emergency and who have keys to your home.

This information is held securely by Wightcare and should we receive a call that you have had an accident, we will take action as follows (depending on what has happened to you):

Contact family or friends to inform them what has happened
Contact the person you care for and inform them
Check that the person’s support needs are being met
Arrange emergency help as required

For an application form to join the Carers Emergency Alert Card scheme, please see the Forms tab above